Determination Quotes
Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.
"Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things."— Aeschylus
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Meaning of this quote
Determination without sound judgment can become ineffective stubbornness.
Key takeaway:
Check whether persistence is supported by good reasons.
Origin of the quote
Adapted from Hermes’ warning in Prometheus Bound, around line 1012.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe underlying passage is documented, but the post uses another English rendering. The play is traditionally credited to Aeschylus, with disputed authorship.
